In 2008, 83 percent of voters renewed the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative for 30 more years. The initiative sets aside one cent of sales tax for every $10 of purchases to improve and renovate existing parks, and to expand and improve the city's desert preserve system. Sixty percent of initiative proceeds are dedicated to improvements and renovation of city parks and acquisition of land for future city parks; 40 percent is dedicated to land acquisition and development of the city's desert preserves including trails, trailheads and signage.
Parks Development and Improvement Projects
Phoenix voters consistently and overwhelmingly choose to support measures that enhance and develop the City’s parks, preserves, and recreation facilities. Through the funding sources below, we’re putting your investment to work, improving the Phoenix parks and recreation system for everyone.